{"product_id":"2026200012107-secondhand-stories-of-inns-and-their-signs","title":"Stories Of Inns And Their Signs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the storied world of Britain's most beloved institutions — its inns, taverns, and public houses — where centuries of history, folklore, and community life are etched into every creaking beam and painted sign. Eric R. Delderfield's Stories of Inns and Their Signs chronicles the rich and colourful heritage of the British inn, tracing the origins and legends behind the iconic signage that has adorned these establishments for generations, from the heraldic symbols of the medieval era to the quirky and whimsical images that still swing above doorways across the English countryside today.\n\nDelderfield writes with the warmth and authority of a seasoned antiquarian, presenting a meticulous yet thoroughly entertaining survey that doubles as both a cultural history and a celebration of English identity. The inn sign, he argues, is far more than mere decoration — it is a living archive of local history, royal patronage, trade guilds, and folk tradition. Published by the respected imprint David \u0026amp; Charles, this volume will captivate historians, pub enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for the social fabric of Britain's past. One wonders, after turning the final page, how many of these signs still hold secrets yet to be uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130814210267,"sku":"2026200012107-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0f63c4d1-80b7-4d97-90b5-3e837f67a0bb.png?v=1786590608","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012107-secondhand-stories-of-inns-and-their-signs","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}